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Julen Lopetegui plays down Alvaro Morata concerns
Alvaro Morata "should be fit" to face Liechtenstein in Spain's opening 2018 World Cup qualifier on Monday, according to La Roja boss Julen Lopetegui.Sep 2, 21:06
Diego Costa complains about treatment from Spanish media
Spain and Chelsea striker Diego Costa complains that he is unfairly targeted by Spanish media because he was born in Brazil.Sep 2, 14:59
David Silva brace sees Spain beat Belgium
David Silva scores twice as Spain record a 2-0 victory over Belgium in Thursday's international friendly in Brussels.Sep 1, 20:35
Team News: Eden Hazard captains Belgium against Spain
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard captains Belgium for their international friendly against Spain.Sep 1, 18:12
Diego Costa: 'I wanted summer return to Atletico Madrid'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa admits that he was keen to rejoin Atletico Madrid earlier in the summer.Aug 30, 17:56
Chelsea go top of Premier League with win over Burnley
Chelsea advance to the top of the Premier League table on nine points courtesy of a 3-0 win over Burnley at Stamford Bridge.Aug 27, 15:50
Team News: Willian back for Chelsea
Willian returns from injury as Chelsea face an unchanged Burnley side.Aug 27, 13:05
Julen Lopetegui explains Iker Casillas absence
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui "felt it was best" to omit Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas from his first national team selection.Aug 26, 20:03
Preview:Manchester City vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium.Aug 26, 13:00
Iker Casillas, Cesc Fabregas left out of Julen Lopetegui's first Spain squad
Iker Casillas and Cesc Fabregas are left out of Julen Lopetegui's first Spain squad, while Diego Costa and Juan Mata are recalled.Aug 26, 11:54
Chelsea 'reopen Dominic Solanke talks'
Chelsea reportedly reopen contract negotiations with Dominic Solanke after initial talks last season broke down over the youngster's wage demands.Aug 25, 19:56
Preview:Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.Aug 25, 17:56
Preview:Watford vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road.Aug 25, 17:05
Thibaut Courtois praises Michy Batshuayi's start at Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois predicts that Michy Batshuayi will break into the Blues starting lineup if he continues to impress at Stamford Bridge.Aug 22, 16:46
Michy Batshuayi, Diego Costa net late goals as Chelsea beat Watford
Chelsea have made it two wins out of two for the new Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory away at Watford.Aug 20, 15:55
Live Commentary: Watford 1-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's 2-1 victory away at Watford in the Premier League.Aug 20, 13:00
Preview:West Ham United vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews the first Premier League match at the Olympic Stadium as West Ham United host Bournemouth on Sunday.Aug 19, 14:15
Preview:Watford vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League showdown between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road.Aug 18, 15:44
Diego Costa: 'I am unfairly targeted by referees in England'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa claims that he is unfairly targeted by referees in the Premier League.Aug 16, 20:36
Adrian hits out at Diego Costa tackle
West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian hits out at Chelsea striker Diego Costa following his tackle in the season-opening match between the two sides.Aug 16, 18:53
West Ham United's Slaven Bilic "not frustrated" by Diego Costa avoiding sending-off
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that he is "not frustrated" by the referee's decision not to send off Chelsea striker Diego Costa.Aug 15, 22:15
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic: 'Chelsea were much better than us'
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic admits that Chelsea were "much better" than them in tonight's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge.Aug 15, 22:03
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Eden Hazard can improve a lot'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Eden Hazard can "improve a lot", despite putting in an impressive performance against West Ham United.Aug 15, 21:41
Chelsea's Antonio Conte: 'Referee right not to send off Diego Costa'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that referee Anthony Taylor was right not to send off Diego Costa following a lunge on West Ham keeper Adrian.Aug 15, 21:35
Chelsea captain John Terry: 'Winning start was vital for us'
Chelsea captain John Terry has claimed that it was "vital" to start the season well after sealing a 2-1 victory over West Ham United.Aug 15, 21:28
Chelsea's Eden Hazard: 'We played like tigers against West Ham United'
Eden Hazard says that Chelsea "played like tigers" in their opening-day 2-1 win over West Ham United.Aug 15, 21:16
Diego Costa strikes late to give Chelsea victory over West Ham United
Antonio Conte oversees his first Premier League win as Chelsea manager following a late strike from Diego Costa, which seals a 2-1 win over West Ham.Aug 15, 20:53
Team News: N'Golo Kante handed debut as Chelsea welcome West Ham United
N'Golo Kante is named in Chelsea's starting lineup for the visit of West Ham United, while the visitors integrate two new signings into their XI.Aug 15, 18:02
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United - as it happened
Sports Mole provides live text commentary of the Premier League opener between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.Aug 15, 18:00
Antonio Conte backs Diego Costa to have "good season"
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte backs Diego Costa to enjoy a "good season", having kept him at the club despite speculation of a return to Atletico Madrid.Aug 14, 21:59
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's opening fixture of the 2016-17 Premier League season at home to West Ham United on Monday evening. Aug 12, 16:30
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Victor Wanyama can replace Mousa Dembele'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino admits that Mousa Dembele will be a "big loss" for his side, but backs Victor Wanyama to step up.Aug 12, 14:51
Chelsea to send Bertrand Traore on season-long loan to Ajax?
A report claims that Ajax have closed in on a loan move for Chelsea youngster Bertrand Traore, who has informed the Blues that he wants to play regular football.Aug 11, 10:19
Chelsea victorious in final pre-season outing at Werder Bremen
Chelsea beat Werder Bremen 4-2 in Germany to end their pre-season programme with a victory.Aug 7, 14:54
Chelsea striker Diego Costa offered to Napoli, Inter Milan?
Chelsea will look to offload Diego Costa to either Napoli or Inter Milan in order to make room for Romelu Lukaku, according to a report.Aug 7, 14:42
Atletico Madrid's Enrique Cerezo: 'Never any plans to re-sign Diego Costa'
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo insists that the club were never interested in re-signing Diego Costa from Chelsea this summer.Aug 4, 15:53
Oscar scores twice for Chelsea in pre-season win over AC Milan
Oscar scores twice as Chelsea defeat AC Milan 3-1 in a pre-season International Champions Cup match in New Jersey.Aug 4, 08:32
Antonio Conte: Diego Costa "very happy to stay" at Chelsea
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists that Diego Costa is not looking to exit Stamford Bridge this summer, amid talk of a return to Atletico Madrid in recent weeks.Aug 3, 14:36
Antonio Conte unsure on Diego Costa's Chelsea future
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that he "does not know" whether Diego Costa will remain at the club this summer or join former side Atletico Madrid.Jul 31, 10:47
Atletico Madrid "confident" of signing Diego Costa
Atletico Madrid are thought to be "confident" of completing a deal for Chelsea's Diego Costa "within the next few days".Jul 30, 16:59
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